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During pelvic exenteration, the reproductive organs,
bladder, urethra, rectum, colon, anus and pelvic lymph nodes are all removed.
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Conditions Treated with Pelvic Exenteration:
Pelvic exenteration may be performed in cases of an aggressive cancer including endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, vaginal cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder cancer and colorectal cancer.
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There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to
pelvic exenteration. Posterior exenteration may be performed as a surgical
alternative, as well as anterior exenteration in females and cystoprostatectomy
in males.
Anesthesia with Pelvic Exenteration:
Pelvic exenteration is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Pelvic Exenteration:
Possible risks following pelvic exenteration include infection, bleeding, incisional hernia and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
